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Salley’s arrest, detention and debate over undermining national security institutions
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (25) arrested former State Intelligence Service (SIS) head, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, in connection with the...
After the Dutch, Portugal looks at repatriating colonial-era artefacts
Sri Lanka and Portugal have agreed to establish a joint committee to study the repatriation of ancient artefacts taken from the island during...
Public health sector in crisis with 16 key posts still standing vacant
The country’s health sector is facing a serious crisis, especially in ensuring the smooth functioning of the public health system, with 16 Deputy...
Report on Ditwah’s impact on education sector being verified
The Education Ministry notes that a report assessing the impact of cyclone Ditwah on the education sector has now been prepared and is now...
No speeches for Namal at Cambridge and Oxford Unions
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) national organizer Namal Rajapaksa’s ongoing visit to the UK has been mired in controversy resulting the Cambridge Union...
Russia says ‘no projects’ as Sri Lanka touts $ 1 b FDI comeback
By Madhusha Thavapalakumar Russia’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka said this week that Russian investors are willing to invest in the country but are...
Minister reveals lack of regulation on seven high-risk chemicals
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) has revealed in parliament that seven chemicals identified as high risk to national security...
AKD calls for culturally inclusive and ethical AI in India
“Artificial intelligence (AI) should be harnessed to promote the cultural values and capabilities of humankind,” President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) said in his...
